Every year, 38000 cases of drowning are reported in the country which is a huge number and to prevent these cases, the Government on Wednesday stressed on investing in the development of safe recreational spaces and enhancing safety infrastructure around water bodies in addition to establishing a strong reporting system at both local and national levels for identifying high-risk areas and implementing due interventions.

Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar on Wednesday said drowning prevention in India requires a comprehensive and strategic approach that encompasses awareness, education, data-driven interventions, infrastructure development, collaboration and strengthened emergency response.

Pawar, who unveiled the ‘Strategic Framework for Drowning Prevention’ along with Union Minister of State for Health SP Singh Baghel here, highlighted that many drowning incidents occur due to lack of knowledge and awareness regarding water safety measures.

“Drowning prevention in India requires a comprehensive and strategic approach that encompasses awareness, education, data-driven interventions, infrastructure development, collaboration, and strengthened emergency response,” she underlined.

Pawar noted that investing in the development of safe recreational spaces and enhancing safety infrastructure around water bodies in addition to establishing a strong reporting system at both local and national levels for identifying high-risk areas and implementing

due interventions will go a long way in preventing drowning incidents.